Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineer

The role

The Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineer will lead the design, specification, integration, and commissioning of process instrumentation. This work supports advanced high-temperature gas reactor development and thermal test facilities.

What you will do

• Lead the specification, selection, and integration of process instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, position, vibration, and gas analysis.
• Develop instrument datasheets, P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and commissioning procedures.
• Support reactor protection and process control system design.
• Lead instrument calibration, loop checks, FAT, SAT, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Establish instrumentation standards and mentor junior engineers.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience with industrial process instrumentation.
• Experience with complex thermal-fluid systems, power generation, chemical processing, nuclear, aerospace test facilities, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation selection, calibration, and commissioning.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-temperature gas systems, helium systems, or advanced reactor technologies.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix.
• Experience commissioning first-of-a-kind process facilities.
• Familiarity with functional safety and industrial automation best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend

Before you apply

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

About the company

Valar Atomics is an advanced energy company aiming to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. Their first pilot plant will be in Orangeville, Utah.